Fire and drought
One Cool Island: Smoke Sends Clear Signals About Our Forests
Fire and drought, Forests, News, One Cool Island
|By ANDREA PALFRAMAN published in the Driftwood July 20, 2021 In the midst of summer’s idyll, there is an ominous haze on the horizon. Clobbered by a record-smashing heatwave, and…
Read More Facing Fire Building Resiliency to Wildfire- Video
Fire and drought, Forests, Resources
|WILL WE MANAGE FIRE OR WILL FIRE MANAGE US? It’s not a matter of if fire occurs — it’s a matter of when. Fire is an essential evolutionary force on our planet.…
Read More Forestry Solutions!
Ecological Research Network, Fire and drought, Forests, Infographics, Land Use, Past Events, Resources, Videos, What can I do?
|We believe forests are the key to solve MANY of our problems. Why? They are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers,…
Read More Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team
Fire and drought, Native Plant Stewardship, Resources
|Garry oak ecosystems contain some of Canada’s most endangered habitats and species, and they’re unique to this region. What can a single landowner or community group do to make a…
Read More Gardening with Native Plants
Fire and drought, Native Plant Stewardship, Resources, What can I do?
|Lots of info on this Habitat Acquisition Trust page: https://www.hat.bc.ca/gardening-with-native-plants Do you want attractive, easy to maintain, drought tolerant gardens that attract birds and butterflies? The best plant choices for…
Read More Regenerative Forest Management Should Be Goal
Fire and drought, Forests, News, One Cool Island
|Published in the Driftwood, Jun 15, 2021 BY ANDREA PALFRAMAN The old-growth conifers of B.C. are the botanical equivalent of iconic animals like the Bengal tiger, or closer to home,…
Read More INTACT FORESTS, SAFE COMMUNITIES
Ecological Research Network, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Resources
|A new independent report commissioned by Sierra Club BC looks at the relationship between forest management and severe climate impacts expected across B.C. It shows that governments can mitigate climate-related disasters…
Read More Collaborative Forestry Solutions to Climate Change – Video
Fire and drought, Forests, Resources, Videos, What can I do?
|We believe forests are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers, as well as energy producers! A special Climate Action Network presentation…
Read More BURN WISE – Time to Prep Your Firewood for Next Year!
Climate Coach, Fire and drought, Forests, Resources, What can I do?
|Sun yesterday, rain today. Lately, lounging in the brief blessing of early spring sun seems to be ideal, but after a too short while, the chillies return and there is…
Read More Freshwater Stewardship for Challenging Times – Video
Fire and drought, Freshwater, Past Events, Resources, Videos, What can I do?
|Did you miss this event on April 21, 2021? Good news! Below is the complete list of links offered along with the video recording. We all know that our island…
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